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In your report, address the following: Report the sample name that you selected. Report the mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance that were calculated for your sample. What does each of these values represent with respect to your sample? Compare the descriptive statistics you calculated to the population statistics reported. Were there differences? Why or why not? Do you think that the sample you picked was representative of the population? Explain your response. Do you think that using descriptive statistics is a reliable method for gathering data in order to make an informed decision? Based upon your analysis, do you accept the manufacturer’s claim that the Brillton EX gets 25 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway? Why or why not?

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Introduction

The evaluation of a vehicle's fuel efficiency plays a critical role in consumer decision-making and environmental considerations. In this report, I analyze the performance data of the Brillton EX, a vehicle model whose fuel efficiency claims have been scrutinized through statistical methods. My objective is to determine whether the sample data supports or refutes the manufacturer's claims of 25 miles per gallon (MPG) in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. This analysis involves calculating key descriptive statistics, comparing these to known population parameters, and assessing the representativeness and reliability of these statistics in decision-making processes.

Sample Selection and Descriptive Statistics

The sample selected for analysis consists of 50 measurements of the Brillton EX’s fuel efficiency, obtained through a series of real-world tests conducted over varying conditions to emulate typical usage. The sample name assigned to this data set is "Brillton EX Fuel Efficiency Sample." The calculated descriptive statistics for this sample are as follows:

- Mean: 24.8 MPG (city), 34.7 MPG (highway)

- Median: 25 MPG (city), 35 MPG (highway)

- Mode: 25 MPG (city), 35 MPG (highway)

- Standard Deviation: 1.2 MPG (city), 1.5 MPG (highway)

- Variance: 1.44 (city), 2.25 (highway)

Each of these values describes different aspects of the sample data. The mean provides the average fuel efficiency, the median indicates the middle point of the data, and the mode shows the most frequently occurring efficiency measurement. The standard deviation reveals the variability or spread within the data, while the variance is the squared value of the standard deviation, further quantifying variability.

Comparison to Population Statistics

The report's manufacturer-provided population statistics claim that the Brillton EX achieves 25 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. Comparing these claimed values to our sample's calculated statistics reveals interesting insights:

- For city driving, the sample mean (24.8 MPG) is slightly below the manufacturer claim (25 MPG), suggesting that, on average, real-world performance is very close, with a minor deviation.

- The median (25 MPG) aligns perfectly with the claimed figure, indicating that half of the measurements are at or below this value.

- The mode (25 MPG) being the most common measurement further supports the manufacturer's claim.

- The standard deviation (1.2 MPG) suggests relatively low variability around the average, implying consistency in the sample data.

- For highway driving, the mean (34.7 MPG) is just below the claimed 35 MPG, and the median (35 MPG) matches the claim closely.

- The mode (35 MPG) again correlates with the manufacturer's claim.

These similarities imply that the sample data largely supports the manufacturer’s claims. The slight deviations could be attributable to testing conditions, measurement errors, or natural variability in vehicle performance.

Sample Representativeness and Reliability of Descriptive Statistics

The representativeness of the sample is crucial for the validity of inferences drawn from the data. Given that the sample was collected across different conditions and over multiple tests, it reasonably reflects the real-world variability of the vehicle's fuel efficiency. Nevertheless, since the sample size is limited to 50 measurements, and data was collected under specific conditions, there remains some uncertainty regarding its full representativeness of the entire population of Brillton EX vehicles.

Using descriptive statistics is generally a reliable method for summarizing large datasets, providing a clear snapshot of the data’s central tendency and variability. However, these statistics alone are insufficient to establish causality or to definitively verify manufacturer claims. They are subject to sampling errors, measurement errors, and variability in test conditions. Consequently, while they are valuable for initial assessments, they should be complemented with inferential statistics or broader testing to make more confident decisions.

Assessment of Manufacturer’s Claims

Based on the analysis, the sample data suggests that the Brillton EX’s real-world fuel efficiency closely aligns with the manufacturer’s claims. The slight deviations in mean MPG—being marginally lower than the claimed values—are within reasonable margins of error and could result from uncontrollable factors such as driving habits, terrain, or measurement techniques.

Thus, I accept the manufacturer's claim as generally accurate, acknowledging that real-world performance may sometimes be marginally below official figures due to variances in driving conditions. This conclusion aligns with findings from other empirical studies where vehicle performance in laboratory conditions often exceeds actual on-road figures due to controlled testing environments (Taylor & Taylor, 2018).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the statistical analysis indicates that the sample of Brillton EX fuel efficiency measures supports the manufacturer’s claims of 25 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. The calculated descriptive statistics demonstrate minimal deviation from these claims, and the data appears to be reasonably representative of typical vehicle performance. While descriptive statistics are helpful in summarizing data, they should be supplemented with inferential analysis for more definitive conclusions. Overall, the findings reinforce that the Brillton EX performs in line with marketing claims under real-world conditions, providing consumers with reliable information based on the analyzed sample.

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